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The Murder of Stephanie Spears
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When Stephanie Spears began dating Manuel Benitez Velasco in 1996, she had no idea he was former child actor Mark Everett. Manny, as we'll refer to him in this episode, co-starred in several TV shows and movies, most notably "Pee Wee's Big Adventure." Once the spotlight faded, however, Manny's path took a dark and dangerous turn.
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“Former Child Star Now Man Wanted For Murder” America’s Most Wanted, Dec. 27, 2008
“SoCal man killed by cops was 2004 murder suspect” by Raquel Maria Dillon, AP, Dec. 24, 2008
“Child Star Turned Fugitive Killed During Standoff” America’s Most Wanted, Dec. 23, 2008
“Ex-child actor killed after taking son hostage” NBC News, Dec. 23, 2008
“Fugitive ex-actor killed after hostage drama” by Greg Risling, SF Gate, Dec. 25, 2008
“El otro 'hijo secreto' de El Cordobés” El Economista, Apr. 2, 2016
“Police kill man sought in ’04 slaying” by Greg Risling, The Seattle Times, Dec. 25, 2008
“Actor Killed by Cops Was '04 Slaying Suspect” NBC Washington, Dec. 23, 2008
Find a Grave: Stephanie Rochelle Spears
Homicide: Stephanie Rochelle Spears, LA Times
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When Stephanie Spears began dating Manuel Benitez Velasco in 1996, she had no idea he was former child actor Mark Everett. Manny, as we'll refer to him in this episode, co-starred in several TV shows and movies, most notably "Pee Wee's Big Adventure." Once the spotlight faded, however, Manny's path took a dark and dangerous turn.
Episode Sources:
“Former Child Star Now Man Wanted For Murder” America’s Most Wanted, Dec. 27, 2008
“SoCal man killed by cops was 2004 murder suspect” by Raquel Maria Dillon, AP, Dec. 24, 2008
“Child Star Turned Fugitive Killed During Standoff” America’s Most Wanted, Dec. 23, 2008
“Ex-child actor killed after taking son hostage” NBC News, Dec. 23, 2008
“Fugitive ex-actor killed after hostage drama” by Greg Risling, SF Gate, Dec. 25, 2008
“El otro 'hijo secreto' de El Cordobés” El Economista, Apr. 2, 2016
“Police kill man sought in ’04 slaying” by Greg Risling, The Seattle Times, Dec. 25, 2008
“Actor Killed by Cops Was '04 Slaying Suspect” NBC Washington, Dec. 23, 2008
Find a Grave: Stephanie Rochelle Spears
Homicide: Stephanie Rochelle Spears, LA Times
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River Donaghey grew up in a cult. Or at least that’s what some people called it. His parents called it a “personal-growth seminar group.” Its leader called it “one big happy family.” But there was a dark side to the world River grew up in. One he never heard about as a kid. In the 1970s and 80s, a self-help company called Lifespring took America by storm. Hundreds of thousands of people walked out of Lifespring as true believers, convinced that the seminars had the power to change the world. ...
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…
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…
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…
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…
continue reading
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